Smokey the Weather Cat's Facts and Forecast: June 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

July 1, 2011: Turning point in Civil War

The year is all downhill from here. I do not mean that in a negative way. We are in the seventh month of the year.

July 1, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg begins.

July 1, 1898, the Battle of San Juan Hill

Thanks to History.com.

Here's the AccuWeather forecast:

Antofagasta, Chile

Brax, France

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

Cape Girardeau, Mo.

China Grove, NC

Erie, PA

Fort Wayne, IN

Glendale, AZ

Grosse Pointe, MI

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Hurricane, UT

Indianapolis

Kankakee, IL

Lafayette, IN

Rochester, MN

Wooster, OH

Some place exotic:

Road Town, British Virgin Islands

Honolulu, HI

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

June 30, 2011: Frankly Scarlett ...

We are halfway through 2011.

June 30, 1936, "Gone With The Wind" is published.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

June 29, 2011: Space for rent

Would you please rise for the playing of another day ... your mission, if you accept ... make a difference.

Monday, June 27, 2011

June 28, 2011: A great one passes

It is hard to put in an in-ground pool when you are digging with paws. I must learn how to operate a bobcat.

June 28, 1836, former President James Monroe dies.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

June 27, 2011: Korean conflict

Jeff stepped on my front left paw today. It was an accident. I am day-to-day.

June 27, 1950, President Truman orders U.S. forces to Korea.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

June 26, 2011: Delivering aide via air

This would have been the 54th birthday of Jeff's big brother, Michael. We miss you lots bro.

June 26, 1948, Berlin Airlift begins.

Friday, June 24, 2011

June 25, 2011: Custer's Last Stand

Remember this, while pointing a finger at someone else, you are pointing four back at yourself.

June 25, 1876, Battle of Little Bighorn.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

June 24, 2011: Alien matter

Here is a cool site for kids who love weather: http://www.weatherwizkids.com/

June 24, 1997, U.S. Air Force reports on Roswell.

June 23, 2011: Equality

Life is precious, life is sweet ... get out there and learn something today.

June 23, 1972, Title IX enacted.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

June 22, 2011: Benefits for Joe

Now that it is officially summer, does that mean it is time for stores to put out fall clothing?

June 22, 1944, G.I. Bill is signed.

Monday, June 20, 2011

June 21, 2011: A more perfect union

Happy, happy, happy!!!!!! First day of summer. Enjoy! I will be barbecuing some squirrel.

June 19, 2011: Thanks, Pop

Happy Farther's Day to all you cool dads.

Friday, June 17, 2011

June 18, 2011: Taxi!

A testy smoke detector is not a good thing on a hot, humid evening.

June 18, 1923, Checker Cab produces first taxi at Kalamazoo, Mich., factory.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

June 17, 2011: Welcome, Lady Liberty

Now this is what I call nice summer weather ... 80 degrees, low humidity, abundant sunshine and a nice breeze.

June 17, 1885, Statue of Liberty arrives.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

June 16, 2011: Rollin' on a coaster

Life is one big roller coaster ride.

June 16, 1884, the first roller coaster in America opens.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

June 15, 2011: Democratic document

We are half way through the month. Time to look back on our achievements and losses. After doing that, time to plan ahead and live life to the fullest.

June 15, 1215, the Magna Carta sealed.

Monday, June 13, 2011

June 14, 2011: Rally round the flag

June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. Fly it proudly. I am an American!

Listen to John Phillip Sousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever."

June 14, 1777, Continental Congress chooses national flag.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

June 13, 2011: You have the right ...

A little breezy here in the Land of Lincoln, but the temps are perfect.

June 13, 1966, the Miranda rights are established.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

June 11-12, 2011: Happy trails, Duke

When you hit the highways, remember that driving with the windows down allows for nature to gather in the car. I had to boot a bee out of the shotgun seat.

June 11, 1979, John Wayne dies.

June 12, 1987, Reagan challenges Gorbachev.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

June 10, 2011: He's electrifying

I sure could go for a cherry brain freeze from the Frozen Custard there in Lafayette, Indiana.

June 10, 1752, Benjamin Franklin decides to fly a kite during a thunderstorm.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

June 9, 2011: No ordinary horse

I enjoy watching a knuckleball pitcher throw, but I have no idea how you catch the darn ball.

June 9, 1973, Secretariat wins the Triple Crown.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

June 8, 2011: Heat wave

What are the chances one anonymous commenter has multiple accounts and personalities. I am beginning to wonder.

Monday, June 6, 2011

June 7, 2011: To the top

Anonymous commenting is a lazy way of freedom of speech.

June 7, 1913, first successful ascent of Mount McKinley.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

June 6, 2011: Never ever forget D-Day

Note to Cubs' pitching staff ... do not, repeat, do not pitch to Albert Pujols in extra innings.

June 6, 1944, D-Day begins. Thank you to all who served there. To those who gave their lives, those injured and those that hit the beach.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Fiddlin' around

Greetings,

It's a warm one today here in Smokeyland. I think I drank too much moonshine with my hilly billy cousins.

My goodness.

I never knew cow tipping could be such a blast, either.

Got to go.

We are blowing up a few outhouses tonight. I need to sleep.

Luv and smooches

Smokey

June 5, 2011: Golden no more

I'm off to the beach to work on the tan for the upcoming Bronze Bods of Kankakee competition. Enjoy the weekend.

June 6, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt takes the United States off the gold standard.

Friday, June 3, 2011

June 4, 2011: Turning the tide

Always be nice to the cable tech guy who wires your place to be plugged in to the world.

June 4, 1942, Battle of Midway begins.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

June 3, 2011: Freedom fighters

A Swiss Army knife is a wonderful gift to give to a graduate. It gets you out of messes in a snap.

June 3, 1989, the crackdown at Tiananmen begins.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

June 2, 2011: So long, Babe

Do not. I repeat, do not hold on to 16 for as long as you can. Run like hell.

June 2, 1935, Babe Ruth retires.